Pre - colonial Polities - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1993

In the Oyo empire, the Alaafin was

A. An absolute monarch
B. Popularly elected
C. A constitutional monarch
D. Worshipped as a deity

Question 27:

• JAMB 1994

In terms of administrative structure, which of the following sets of pre-cotonial Nigerian political systems do NOT match?

A. Igbo and Tiv
B. Benin and Igbo
C. Sokoto and OYO
D. Benin and Sokoto

Question 28:

• JAMB 1995

In which of the following Nigerian pre- colonial political units was the principle of separation of powers institutionalized?

A. Oyo Empire
B. Benin Empire
C. Hausa states
D. Bornu Empire

Question 29:

• JAMB 1995

The geographical entity in which the traditional ruler was both the religious and political head was the

A. Tiv society
B. Efik kingdom
C. Jukun kingdom
D. Sokoto Caliphate

Question 30:

• JAMB 1997

In the Igbo political system, authority was shared among

A. Men and women with OZo titles
B. All age groups and warrant Chiefs
C. Elders of the community and Ofo title holders
D. Title holders and age groups